In this episode of The SAFE Leader Podcast, Mark McBride-Wright sits down with Francie Jain, Founder and CEO of Terawatt, to explore her journey from Wall Street to wellness and the creation of a platform dedicated to making professional coaching accessible and impactful. Francie shares how her work connects head, heart, and gut to help individuals and organisations unlock potential, whether through building relationships, fostering psychological safety, or guiding people through career transitions. From supporting manufacturing workers and veterans to transforming leadership in healthcare, she reveals the moments and insights that have shaped her mission.

Listeners will hear stories of personal discovery, lessons from scaling a business with purpose, and real examples of how coaching can create lasting change in workplaces. Francie’s passion for helping people find joy in their careers shines through, along with her belief that treating all stakeholders with respect and transparency can build not just a strong company, but a better world. Whether you are a leader, a coach, or someone navigating your own career path, this conversation offers inspiration, practical takeaways, and a reminder to always keep sight of your North Star.

In this episode of The SAFE Leader Podcast, host Mark McBride-Wright is joined by Angelo Ponzi, seasoned brand strategist, fractional CMO, and author of The Strategy Blueprint. With over 30 years of experience helping businesses grow through data-driven insights, Angelo shares what it really takes to move from scattered marketing tactics to clear strategic impact. From understanding your customer to aligning your internal teams, this conversation is a masterclass in thinking before acting.

Together, Mark and Angelo explore the traps founders fall into, why many businesses fail to listen to their audience, and how brands can differentiate themselves in saturated markets. Whether you’re a leader, marketer, or entrepreneur, this episode will leave you rethinking how you define success and where strategy truly begins.

What does it really take to create teams that are not only high-performing, but also human-centred and resilient? In this episode, Mark McBride-Wright sits down with Jade Garratt, Director of Education at Psychological Safety, to explore the role of psychological safety in transforming how we work, learn, and lead. Drawing on her background in education, leadership, and yoga, Jade unpacks the difference between training and true learning, why fear-based environments fail us, and how embracing curiosity over blame can unlock better outcomes for people and organisations alike.

From challenging internalised beliefs to building inclusive cultures that actually work, this conversation is full of rich insight and practical wisdom. Whether you’re a leader, educator, or someone rethinking your relationship with work, Jade offers an honest, thoughtful perspective on why safe spaces aren't just nice to have, they're essential. Tune in for stories, strategies, and a deeper look at the future of leadership.